Sleep Better with Psoriasis...Psoriasis can affect every aspect of life including the way you sleep. When my psoriasis was at it's worse, I remember waking up in the middle of the night to...reactionscomments
Have You Lost Your Mind?...My insurance company called me to discuss my coverage for a biologic medication that I am on for my psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. They said my deductible would be $3,000...reactionscomments
The Value of a Great Support System...Psoriasis can make us feel like pariahs - like no one understands what it's like to be us. Having a support system to fall back on can be a lifeline...reactions3comments
FAQ from Those Newly Diagnosed with Psoriasis...Right now there are currently 8 million people in the US who have psoriasis, and the number seems to increase as time goes by, perhaps due to misdiagnosis and food...reactionscomments
My Journey with Severe Plaque Psoriasis...I was diagnosed with severe plaque psoriasis 17 years ago at the age of 13. At its worse, my disease covered 85% of my body with thick, itchy plaques that...reactionscomments
No Job For You...My whole life I have been told how important first impressions are; make sure your clothes are clean; don’t put on too much make-up; that perfect hairstyle. How do you...reactionscomments
Needlephobia...I have been on injectable biologic medications for a year now, and I still can't get used to the shots. Anyone have some creative tips and tricks to make injection...reactions2repliesTreatment
Is Psoriasis Different in Men and Women?...Have you ever wondered who gets psoriasis more, men or woman and how does it affect us differently? We have all heard that psoriasis is a chronic skin condition which...reactionscomments
5 Things I Learned by Having Psoriasis...Living with psoriasis is a chronic condition that has no cure, so if one is diagnosed with it, you better believe that it's a fight they will face for their...reactions2comments
Are You Scared to Talk About Your Disease?...Psoriasis isn't contagious and for the most part, not life-threatening, although it can have detrimental effects on mental and emotional health, be extremely uncomfortable, and very expensive to control. So...reactionscomments
Life with Guttate Psoriasis...I was in elementary school when I first broke out in small, circular red patches on my legs. I can’t remember if an infection preceded these patches, but it’s likely...reactions2comments
Does Psoriasis Cause Trauma?...This is a question that puzzles so many people. I have really dug deep in my own life as to the answer to this baffling question. What I’ve come up...reactionscomments
I Can See You...Everybody knows that eyes are the organs in the head through which we are all blessed to see. Amazingly, our eyes have the ability to observe, stare, glance, view and...reactionscomments
Finally some relief with over the counter items....My scalp is my biggest issue. The itching and scratching was very embarrassing. I started using Head & Shoulders Clinical strength and a stiff scalp brush that eliminated most of...reactions17repliesTreatment
You've Got a Friend in Me...Making friends as an adult is awkward. It’s not like when you are younger and simply become friends with whoever has the same lunch box as you (Teenage Mutant Ninja...reactionscomments
Confronted about Psoriasis in the Classroom...I was once a sexual health educator for an organization in Montgomery, Al. My job was to go into all the middle and high schools of the district and to...reactionscomments
Water and Psoriasis...We all know that we need to drink water to survive. Our body is approximately 60 percent water and the brain is 70 percent water, along with the lungs that...reactionscomments
Coping Through The Ages...We all have coping mechanisms don’t we; little things that make having psoriasis a little easier? As I think back on my years of living with this disease, I see...reactions2comments
One Year Clear...This month marks my Cleariversary (a complete year of being plaque free). Before I say anything else, I have to tell you that I never thought I would be here...reactionscomments
Show and Tell...I’ve had psoriasis for over 50 years and have plenty to show and tell. When I was in elementary school, there were a lot of times I felt different and...reactionscomments
